Parihaka is a small suburb in Taranaki with a population of 2,262 and a median age of 35. Median personal income is $39K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Asian. Taranaki population estimates moved +0.0% in the year ended June 2025, after moving +0.7% in 2024, which should be read as a broader regional movement backdrop rather than suburb-level migration precision. The resident employment base moved from 1,086 in 2018 to 1,203 in 2023 (+10.8%), which should be read as a census-to-census employment backdrop rather than a live jobs series. Te Waihanga's December 2025 Pipeline snapshot tracked over 12,000 NZ infrastructure initiatives, with more than 2,700 under construction and transport taking 52% of projected 2026 pipeline spend, which should be read as a broader national delivery backdrop rather than a suburb-specific project list.
Livability indicators for Parihaka: NZDep decile 8 (high deprivation); 1 school with avg EQI 503; 4 transport stops (4 bus).
In 2026, Parihaka recorded 2 building approvals (2 houses, 0 units), down 50% year-on-year.